Party Poem

I went to a party, Mom, I remembered what you said
You told me not to drink, Mom, so I drank soda instead
I felt really proud inside, Mom, the way you said I would
I didn't drink and drive, Mom, even though others said I should
I know I did the right thing, Mom, I know your always right
Now the party is finally ending, Mom, as everyone drives out of sight
As I got into my car, Mom, I know I'll get home in one piece
Because of the way you raised me, Mom, as responsible and sweet
I started to drive away, Mom, but as I pulled onto the road
The other car didn't see me, Mom, and it hit me like a load
As I lie here on the pavement, Mom, I hear the policeman say
The other guy is drunk, Mom, and I'm the one who'll pay
I'm lying here dying, Mom, I wish you'd get here soon
How come this happened to me, Mom, my life burst like a balloon
There is blood all around me, Mom, most of it is mine
I hear the paramedic say, Mom, I'll be dead in a short time
I just wanted to tell you, Mom, I swear I didn't drink
It was the others, Mom, the others didn't think
He didn't know where he was going, Mom, he was probably at the same party as I
The only difference is, Mom, he drank and I will die
Why do people drink, Mom? It can ruin your whole life
I'm feeling sharp pains now, Mom, pains just like a knife
The guy who hit me is walking, Mom, I don't think it's fair
I'm lying here dying, Mom, while all he can do is stare
Tell my brothers not to cry, Mom, tell Daddy to be brave
And when I get to heaven, Mom, write "Daddy's Girl" on my grave
Someone should have told him, Mom, not to drink and drive
If only they had talked to him, Mom, I would still be alive
My breath is getting shorter, Mom, I'm becoming very scared
Please don't cry for me, Mom, because when I needed you, you were always there
I have one last question, Mom, before I say good-bye
I didn't ever drink, Mom, so why am I to die?
This is the end, Mom, I wish I could look you in the eye
To say these final words, Mom, I love you and good-bye

(Author Unknown)